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Below is our A-Z list of cat breeds according to CFA
(Cat Fanciers Association).
Please note: Many breed names differ from country to country, and are named according to four main cat associations. Click on the following links to view breed lists according to GCCF, FIFe, or TICA or naming standards.
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CFA – Cat breed list
CFA (Cat Fancier's association) recognises 41 pedigreed breeds for showing in the Championship Class, 1 breed as Provisional and 1 breed as Miscellaneous.
Championship breeds
Abyssinian
American Bobtail
American Curl
American Shorthair
American Wirehair
Balinese
Birman
Bombay
British Shorthair
Burmese
Chartreux
Colorpoint Shorthair
Cornish Rex
Devon Rex
Egyptian Mau
European Burmese
Exotic
Havana Brown
Japanese Bobtail
Javanese
Korat
LaPerm
Maine Coon
Manx
Norwegian Forest Cat
Ocicat
Oriental
Persian
Ragdoll
Russian Blue
Scottish Fold
Selkirk Rex
Siamese
Siberian
Singapura
Somali
Sphynx
Tonkinese
Turkish Angora
Turkish Van
Provisional
Miscellaneous
Chinese Li Hau
Featured image
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AP-TDCODX - Abyssinian kittens
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New photographer
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Top cat photographers
We represent many great cat photographers, here are just a few names that we represent:
Tetsu Yamazaki
Alan Robinson
Helmi Flick (profile coming soon)
Sally Anne Thompson
Cat associations
National cat associations
GCCF – Governing Council of the Cat Fancy
The GCCF is the primary governing body of the Cat Fancy in the United Kingdom, the feline equivalent of the Kennel Club.
Felis Britannica - UK member of FIFe
CAA – Cat Aficionado Association - PRC
International cat associations
CFA – Cat Fanciers Association
CFA recognises 41 pedigreed breeds for showing in the Championship Class, 1 breed as Provisional and 1 breed as Miscellaneous.
FIFe – Fédération Internationale Féline
TICA – The International Cat Association
TICA currently recognizes fifty-five breeds of cats for championship competition. In addition, the number of breeds can change as new breeds are developed.
ACFA - American Cat Fanciers Association
Originating in 1955, ACFA has grown to be one of the world’s largest cat organisations, and is self-proclaimed: "the Fairest, Friendliest and most Fun feline association".
Other associations
The World Cat Congress
The World Cat Congress was established to promote better understanding and co-operation among the world’s major cat associations, in matters of mutual interest and concern - such as cat legislation and feline welfare - which affects all cat lovers; from the pedigree breeder to the pet owner.
